Tag Archives: politics

Euthanasia Back on the Agenda

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Michelle Kaufman

It has been revealed that Nelson Labour List MP, Maryan Street is intending to submit a Private Member’s Bill legalising euthanasia in New Zealand. The Nelson Mail reported on Saturday that the MP would be submitting “an end of life … Continue reading →

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Beware the Green’s

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Michelle Kaufman

Garth George has just written yet another excellent article on the make up of New Zealand’s parliament now that all discussions have taken place and deals done. His article was published by the NZ Herald yesterday. Rightly, Garth points out … Continue reading →

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The elections are over.  The people have spoken and New Zealand will be goverened by a National-led government.  We are yet to see exactly how that government will look, and what deals John Key will do with the minor parties.  We can … Continue reading →

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Michelle Kaufman | Leave a comment

Elections This Coming Saturday!

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Fr Clovis

Voting is necessary in particular, and dangerous in general.  Necessary in particular because in exercising that right we have made our position clear – even if it ends up being a wasted vote.  It is dangerous in general as can … Continue reading →

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